SLAYER: Pay Tribute To JEFF HANNEMAN On What Would Have Been His 50th Birthday

SLAYER have paid tribute to Jeff Hanneman via their official Facebook page on what would have been Jeff‘s 50th birthday:

“Today would have been Jeff Hanneman’s 50th birthday, presenting us with another reminder of how much we all miss him since he passed last May 2. The entire Slayer family appreciates the fans’ tributes and recognition of the trails Jeff blazed in thrash metal and the songs he wrote that defined a genre. We – the fans, the press, the Slayer family – know what Jeff’s accomplishments were, we know the long-lasting effect his talent will continue to have on young musicians just starting their careers. Jeff Hammenan belongs to US, the rebels, the misfits, the mavericks, the ones who go left when everyone else goes right, the ones who push against the grain and introduce real change into the world – just like Jeff did. Happy Birthday Jeff!”

Guitarist Jeffpassed away on May 2nd in hospital in California, from liver failure. He was 49 years old.